Ancient Egypt - Women's Roles
Test Quiz
1. What was the typical education for women in Ancient Egypt?
a. They were taught to read and write
b. They were taught homemaking skills by their mother
c. They received the same education as men
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
2. True or False: Most men in Ancient Egypt had four or five wives.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
3. What did most peasant women spend the majority of their time doing?
a. Reading
b. Hunting
c. Working in the fields
d. Preparing food
e. Running a business
4. True or False: Women had the same legal rights as men in Ancient Egypt.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
5. What did wealthy women do in Egyptian society?
a. Planned banquets
b. Managed the servants
c. Became priestesses
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
6. Who was Hatshepsut?
a. A famous singer
b. A court musician
c. A woman pharaoh
d. A priestess
e. A business owner
7. True or False: Women could own businesses or work as entertainers in Ancient Egypt.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
8. How old was the typical Ancient Egyptian woman when she got married?
a. 12 or 13
b. 14 or 15
c. 16 or 17
d. 18 or 19
e. Over 20
9. Egyptian women wore long dresses made from what material?
a. Cotton
b. Wool
c. Deerskin
d. Silk
e. Linen
10. True or False: Working as a priestess was considered a punishment and a dishonor.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
About this quiz: All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found on the Ancient Egypt - Women's Roles page at /history/ancient_egypt/womens_roles.php.
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